2024 NBA All-Star Game – “Hoosier Historia”

George Washington High School 1969 State Champions

The Arts Council of Indianapolis, NBA, Indiana Pacers, and the Indianapolis Capital Improvement Board sponsored the “Hoosier Historia” project as part of the festivities around the 2024 All-Star Game. 24 artists were commissioned to depict iconic moments in Indiana basketball history. The 6 foot sculptures, shaped like basketballs were displayed in downtown Indianapolis during and after the event.

I was selected to paint the story of the legendary GWHS Continentals, champions of 1969. The main focus was on the two stars of the team, George McGinnis and Steve Downing. Purple and white, the school’s colors are used prominently, and the “79-76” final score of their victory over Gary Tolleston is included. My goal was to give a celebratory feel to the piece. Painting on a spherical shape of that size was a challenge, but it was rewarding and fun to be part of the project and meet so many talented artists. The sculpture is now where it belongs at George Washington High School.

Mirvia at Work on the Sculpture

Progression of shots of the work in progress.

The Ball on Display

Morris Bicentennial Plaza outside Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Final Mockup for the GWHS Ball Design

It was a real challenge laying out the imagery in 2D to plan for the design wrapping around a 6 foot sphere.

Commissioned Artwork for Ascension St. Vincent Women and Infants Hospital

The Ascension St. Vincent Women and Infants Hospital opened in 2024. I was commissioned to create two paintings, both 60″ x 30″. The prompt was to work in soothing tones and visually represent the gentle connection between mothers and their babies.

The two paintings “mirror” one another through the “helping hands” patterns, flowing swirls, and shapes of the backgrounds. The mirroring works no matter which painting is placed on the right or left. The central focus of each is a large heart with a diverse group of women, some with children, representing the women served by the hospital. The artwork hangs in the 6th floor waiting area.

Mural for The Florence Theatre

Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre | Carmel, Indiana

The mural was designed for The Florence Theatre in Carmel, Indiana. Gregory Hancock, of the Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre named the space after his mother and the mural incorporates her signature as the main element of the design. She was a wonderful woman and a loving inspiration in his life, both personal and creative. Daisies and sunflowers were her favorites and the daisies carry off on both sides from the main body of the design. The swirls and waves of color represent movement and growth.

Digital art designed in Procreate and refined in Adobe Illustrator. The Direct Print to Brick-Specific vinyl with matte lamination is pretty amazing and makes the piece appear to be painted on the wall. Many thanks to the team at Repro Graphix, Inc. for the printing and installation. The dimensions of the main design are 186″ x 75.6″

Indy 500 Welcome Race Fans 2022

My piece “Innovation in Bloom” was selected along with the work of four other local artists as part of “Welcome Race Fans 2022”. A yearly celebration in honor of the Indy 500. 2022’s theme was “Back Home Again”. The pieces were shown around town on billboards, posters, banners, and projected on Monument Circle. Thanks to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and The Arts Council.

Sidewalk Art Galleries

This is the most recent addition to the “Indy Keeps Creating Series”. Large vinyl “murals” were hung downtown in the CSX tunnel on South Capital Ave. My “Getting My Rhythm On. Bomba” piece was selected along with work of multiple local artists.

Indianapolis Airport “Swish” Project

The Indianapolis Airport along with the Indy Arts Council selected pieces from multiple local artists. Renovations were under way and the artwork was used as beautiful alternative to blank construction walls during the March Madness tournament. The project was titled “Swish”.

Mask Up Indy

During the summer of 2020, the city of Indianapolis along with the Arts Council selected 6 artists to create images encouraging people to “mask up”.

Frida Kahlo Commissioned Mural

I was commissioned to paint a mural from a famous photo of Frida Kahlo. The work is on the dining room wall of a home in Zionsville.

“High Art 2016-17” Billboard

My “Embrujada” piece was selected along with works from 9 other artists. The billboard rotated all around central Indiana from 2016-17. Many thanks to the Indianapolis Arts Council.